Out of Office: You Need to Unplug to Recharge

August 6, 2014 4:12 PM

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Like most entrepreneurs, I'm "on the grid" most of the time, answering emails from my cell phone, texting, taking conference calls in the car, and so on. Building a business in today's world demands near-constant connectivity. But most of us catch a break at 35,000 feet.

When the FCC announced it was considering a proposal to lift the ban on in-flight cell phone use, some travelers responded with cries of opposition and outrage. The possibility of being stuck beside someone shouting over terrible reception for hours is enough to strike dread into the hearts of many ...